Consideration of Flexible Fare System and Train-Schedule Operations
First written in FY2021-Q1. 8 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to revising fares on 14 March 2026, one-person train operations were introduced on the Yokohama and Negishi lines between Hachioji and Ofuna.」
Regarding flexible operation of fares and timetables, the initiative advanced to implementing a fare revision and one-person train operations on the Yokohama and Negishi lines. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We submitted an application for approval to change the upper limit on railway passenger fares in December 2024 and received approval as submitted in August 2025. In response, we will implement a fare revision on 14 March 2026.」
Regarding flexible operation of the fare system, the initiative advanced from consideration and the introduction of off-peak commuter passes to obtaining approval to change the upper fare limit and implementing a fare revision. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In December 2024, we submitted an application for approval to change the upper limit on railway passenger fares. We will continue to petition the government to achieve a simple and flexible fare structure.」
Regarding flexible operation of fare systems and train timetables, the initiative advanced from consideration and the introduction of off-peak commuter passes to the submission of the first fare revision application since the Company’s establishment and requests to review the system. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the “off-peak commuter pass” service introduced in March 2023, prices will be revised to make the passes more affordable, in addition to providing JRE POINT rewards at the time of purchase, so that more customers can use the service.」
Regarding flexible operation of the fare system, the initiative advanced after the introduction of off-peak commuter passes to encourage usage through JRE POINT rewards and price revisions. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the first 2 quarters of the current fiscal year, there were no material changes to the Group’s management policies, business environment or issues to be addressed.」
The Group stated that there were no material changes to its management policies or issues to be addressed, including flexible operation of fare systems and train timetables. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As with the “off-peak commuter pass” service introduced in March 2023, we will examine more flexible operations for the basic elements of business management, such as fare systems and train timetables, based on usage patterns and other factors.」
Regarding flexible operation of fare systems and train timetables, the initiative advanced from the consideration stage to implementation through the introduction of off-peak commuter passes in March 2023. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We will examine more flexible operations for the basic elements of business management, such as fare systems and train timetables, based on usage patterns and other factors. For local lines in regional areas, we will also discuss with local governments and other parties the development of a sustainable transport system.」
The Group continued to examine flexible fare and timetable operations and newly stated that it would discuss the development of a sustainable transport system for local lines with local governments and other parties. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「To extend maintenance work hours, achieve work-style reform in railway construction, and speed up the installation and maintenance of railway facilities, measures including bringing forward the final train times were implemented in the March 2021 timetable revision.」
Regarding flexible operation of train timetables based on usage patterns, final train times were brought forward in the March 2021 timetable revision. Measures such as off-peak commuting were also considered. - FY2021-Q1First statedAnnual report
「We will also examine more flexible operations for the basic elements of business management, such as fare systems and train timetables, based on usage patterns and other factors.」
Based on usage patterns in a post-COVID society, the Group newly stated that it would examine flexible operation of fare systems and train timetables.